2016-08-09 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                       9 AUGUST 2016


2                        DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPORT AND ACTIVE RECREATION PLAN
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                               Community Development Coordinator, Alison Hamblin
                                     Community Services Department

Index                                ECM/ Branch Management/ Community Services Section

Attachments                          1.    Draft Sport and Active Recreation Plan Project Brief


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 August 2016 and
A.                       Approve the Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan Project Brief and the proposed Sport
                         and Active Recreation Reference Group membership provided at Attachment 1 to the
                         Report; and
B.                       Appoint Councillor __________ as a member of the Sport and Active Recreation
                         Reference Group.


REPORT
The 2016 Noosa Social Strategy recommends Council develop a Sport and Active Recreation
Plan in 2016/2017.

The Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan will provide a clear direction for the future
development of the sport and active recreation sector in the Noosa Shire by:
   reviewing population and demographic forecasts;
   considering current and future trends in sport and active recreation participation, local and
     regional infrastructure, government (Local, State and Federal) strategic direction and
     resourcing;
   auditing community and commercial sport and active recreation activities (including events
     and tourism) in the Shire,
                       exploring the synergies and opportunities for local development and conflicting demands for
                         local resources.
                       identifying gaps, duplications or opportunities for partnerships in delivery of sport and active
                         recreation services and facilities.
                       documenting the current tangible and non-tangible resources available for sport and active
                         recreation in the Shire including formal sporting facilities, organisations, individual and
                         collective skills and knowledge base.
                       investigating the feasibility of co-sharing of school facilities.

Additionally, the plan will identify key stakeholders (including Council) and develop a coordinated
action plan to enable residents and visitors to fully participate in the sector as a provider or
participant.
It will also help inform the Noosa Planning Scheme. See Attachment 1 for proposed Project Brief.


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